Mosquito bites can continue to itch for up to four days after the initial bite. Scratching and irritating the area of the bite will prolong the agony, irritate the skin, increase swelling and the chance of infection. When an over the counter product for the treatment of the itch and swelling from mosquito bites is unavailable, or simply undesirable, there are several household products which can help provide relief.

Using a butterfly net catch a number of honey bees corresponding to the number of mosquito bites you have. Carefully pull the stingers out and inject the stingers to the bites. Alternately…you can let the bees do it for you if you are unable to pull the stingers. The itching from the mosquito bite will be gone the instant the bee stings the spot.

Salt

This seems to be the quickest of all home remedies for mosquito bites. Simply moisten the bite area and then rub table salt on the moistened area. Itching should cease immediately.

Essential Oils: Apply full strength directly to bite area. Edit: There are concerns about using essential oils on children and pre-teens, especially repeated use.

Tea Tree Oil

Lavender Oil

Witch Hazel (astringent)

Cedar Oil

You can also use a banana peel which is to be used inside out. This provides relief from the bites.

A mixture of pure olive oil and vinegar also helps in relieving the mosquito bite problem.

Treat mosquito bites using garlic - Take a knob off the garlic and cut in half. Rub the garlic onto the mosquito bites. You should notice immediate relief from the itching. This is a great remedy for young children if they get bitten. But the best remedy of all is still prevention.

Oral antihistamines

For stronger reactions, taking an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Tylenol Severe Allergy), chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton, Actifed) or loratadine (Claritin) may ease your body’s response.

Apply immediately sodium bicarb moist with water immediately after the bee stings. It gives immediate relief in pain. If sodium bicarb is not available, apply a bit of tooth paste. It also works nicely.